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Co-operative societies of this state were first required to report to the commissioner in the year 1883, and to obtain a license, which the officer has the power to revoke whenever he finds an association insolvent or fraudulently conducting its business. He has similar duties in regard to such societies from other states which can, however, only be licensed upon making a showing, to the satisfaction of the commissioner, of their ability to pay their certificates to the full limit named therein.
Fraternal beneficiary associations under act No. 119, laws of 1893, are required to report their business to this department and to obtain a license to transact business in this state, which may be revoked for cause at any time.
The commissioner may employ a deputy and a chief clerk to discharge such duties
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as he may assign and such other additional or extra clerks as in his discretion the work of the office may require, whose compensation shall not exceed one thousand dollars per annum. It is the business of this office to make valuations yearly of the policies of life insurance companies and to investigate and prosecute offenders who act within the state for outside corporations not duly admitted and authorized to do business here.
RAILROAD DEPARTMENT.
THE COMMISSIONER OF RAILROADS.
The commissioner of railroads is appointed under the provisions of act No. 79, ses- sion laws of 1873. He holds the office for the term of two years from Jan. 1st in the year of his appointment upon appointment of the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate, and until his successor is appointed and qualified.
It is the duty of the commissioner of railroads generally to examine into the condi- tion and management of the business of the railroads, urban, suburban and interurban railways in the state so far as the same affects or relates to the interests of the public, and to ascertain whether such railroad or railway companies and their officers and em- ployes comply with the laws of the state in force concerning them.
It is also his duty to require annual reports from all railroad companies doing busi- ness in the state on the first day of April of each year, showing their condition and traffic operations for the year ending on the 31st day of December preceding; at least once each year to visit every county in the state having a railroad station within its limits, and to inspect and examine the tracks, bridges, buildings, and other structures, so as to know that they are in safe and effective condition, and managed in accordance with the police regulations of the state; to order safety gates or flagmen at highway and street crossings; to inspect and determine upon the sufficiency of all fences, and to prescribe the manner of constructing the same; to require and receive reports of all accidents re- sulting in a loss of life or otherwise, and to investigate the causes of the same; to direct the erection of safety guards at overhead obstructions; to provide a uniform system of accounts for all railroad corporations of the state; to regulate the speed of trains upon defective tracks, and to stop them entirely if in his judgment the public safety requires. To direct prosecutions for infractions of the railroad laws; to make an annual report to the governor, on or before the first day of January of each year, of his doings for the pre- ceding year, or for the time intervening since his last report, containing such facts, statements and explanations as will disclose the actual workings of the system of rail- road transportation of freight and passengers, and its bearing upon the business pros- perity, personal convenience and safety of the people of the state, with such sugges- tions in relation thereto as to him may seem appropriate.
He is empowered to appoint a deputy witli the approval of the governor, whose pow- ers are defined by law, and in case of the death, resignation or removal of the commis- sioner, the deputy performs the duties of the commissioner until a successor shall be appointed. Shall also appoint a mechanical engineer. (See §§ 5206-34 inclusive, com- piled laws of 1897.)
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STATISTICS.
COMMISSIONER OF LABOR.
The commissioner of labor is appointed under the provisions of Chap. 113, C. L. 1897. He holds his office for a term of two years, by appointment of the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate and until his successor is appointed or qualified.
The commissioner shall appoint a deputy, and may appoint such other assistants from time to time as shall be necessary for the transaction of the business of his office. Said commissioner, with his deputy, and the secretary of state, who shall be ex officio a member thereof, shall constitute a bureau of statistics of labor.
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The duties of such bureau shall be to collect, systematize, print and present in an an- nual report to the governor, all such statistical details relating to all departments of labor in the state as such bureau may be able to gather, accompanied by such recom- mendations relating thereto as shall be deemed proper.
Act 113, public acts of 1901, provides for factory inspection, making the commis- sioner of labor chief inspector, with authority to appoint as many deputy inspectors as may be necessary. Act No. 57, public acts of 1899, places the inspection of coal mines under the supervision of the commissioner.
STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT.
COMMISSIONER OF STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT.
The commissioner is appointed under the provisions of act No. 205, public acts of 1887. He is appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, and holds his office for the term of four years. He may appoint a deputy, who shall possess the powers and perform the duties attached by law to the office of the com- missioner during a vacancy in such office, and during the absence or inability of his principal. He may also employ from time to time such clerks and examiners to assist him and his deputy in the discharge of the several duties imposed upon him as he shall deem necessary.
It is the duty of the commissioner to supervise the business of banks and trust com- panies incorporated under the state law, to examine annually or semi-annually the cash, bills, collaterals or securities, books of account, condition and affairs of each bank, under the law, and also when requested by the board of directors of any bank. He shall also ascertain whether the bank transacts its business in the place designated in the arti- cles of incorporation, and whether its business is conducted in the manner prescribed by law.
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT.
STATE LIBRARIAN.
The librarian has the custody and charge of the library and the affairs pertaining thereto; makes a biennial report to the legislature, at the commencement of each regu - lar session thereof, as to the condition and the number and description of the volumes contained in the library; enforces the rules and regulations; prepares and publishes a biennial supplement to the catalog of books in the library; is required to prepare or cause to be prepared a manuscript card catalog of all the books and pamphlets in the library; has charge of the exchanging with other libraries, societies and institutions, the judicial decisions, statutes, journals and other books placed in the library for that purpose; may sell or exchange duplicate volumes or sets of works not needed for use in the library, and apply the proceeds to the purchase of other books for the library. The librarian has charge of the traveling and associate library system in the state, and is at the head of the department of registration of granges and women's clubs.
The librarian is authorized to expend the money appropriated by the legislature for the purchase of books for the library, with the advice and consent of the governor; has charge of all collections of documents, books, pictures, curiosities, etc., which may be made by the Michigan state pioneer society; and also has the sale and distribution of the publications of the society since volume two; has the exchange and distribution of Michigan supreme court reports; is also required to give a bond in the sum of five thou- sand dollars to the state, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties imposed by law relative to these reports. Before entering upon the duties of the office the li-
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brarian is required to give a bond of ten thousand dollars, with sureties to be approved by the secretary of state, and file the same with receipt for all property entrusted to the care of the librarian, in the office of the secretary of state. Act No. 115, public acts of 1899, makes the librarian a member ex officio of the library commission.
ASSISTANT STATE LIBRARIAN.
It is the duty of the assistant to aid in the care of the books, in the keeping of the accounts, and in rendering such assistance as the librarian may require. Is required to give to the librarian a good and sufficient bond, approved by the secretary of state, for the safe keeping of the property held in charge.
ABSTRACT OF RULES OF STATE LIBRARY.
The Michigan state library is open every day except Sundays and legal holidays. During the sessions of the legislature and supreme court, from 8 o'clock a. m. to 9 p. m ; at other times from 8 a. m. to 12 m., and 1:30 p. m. to 5. p. m. On Saturdays to 4 p. m.
The library is one of reference, and under the traveling and associate library system is a circulating one.
All persons are permitted to visit the library and consult and read the books and magazines.
Members and officers of the legislature, state officers and clerks in the several depart- ments, judges of the supreme court, resident members of the board of regents, and members of state boards, the president of the Agricultural College, and the superin- tendents of the State Industrial School and School for the Blind are permitted to take books from the library. Lawyers in attendance on the supreme court in the capitol will be permitted to take law books into the supreme court room.
Books must not be taken from the seat of government.
Not more than two books can be taken by any person at one time.
Duplicate copies of laws and documents kept in the library for use of the members of the legislature can be borrowed by the members for use during the sessions.
Books must be returned within two weeks.
Books of reference, including law books, and books which are valuable for their rarity and antiquity, are kept from circulation.
No public officer or other person privileged to draw books has the right to extend the privilege to others, or draw books from the library for the purpose of loaning them to others.
Books lost or damaged must be replaced or paid for.
Members and officers of the legislature must return all books to the library four days before adjournment.
Officers and clerks in the several state departments must return all books before leaving their positions as officers or employes of the state.
No person shall be allowed access to the library except in the presence of the librarian or assistants.
Smoking, loud talking or laughing, and all noises inappropriate to a quiet place of study, are strictly prohibited.
BOARD OF STATE AUDITORS.
The secretary of state, state treasurer and commissioner of the state land office con- stitute the board of state auditors, whose duties are both constitutional and statutory. The constitution authorizes them to adjust claims against the state not otherwise pro- vided for by general law; by statute they are authorized to examine claims of various kinds; they are custodians of the state capitol and of other state property in Lansing not connected with any of the state institutions. The same officers also constitute the board of state canvassers.
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MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENTS.
THE COMMISSIONER OF MINERAL STATISTICS
. Has supervision of the collection of statistics relative to the mineral resources of the state and the mining and smelting industries, and the collection of specimens for the state board of education. See §§ 4630-4635, compiled laws of 1897.
STATE INSPECTOR OF ILLUMINATING OILS.
The duties of the state inspector of illuminating oils are prescribed by acts number 181 and 241 of the public acts of 1899, and act number 26 of 1899 as amended by act number 197 of 1903. The inspector and his deputies are required to inspect illumi- nating oils, and to reject all that do not answer the test. They also govern.the use of gasoline, and enforce the act requiring the labelling of the same.
THE STATE SALT INSPECTOR
Has supervision, in compliance with §§ 4911-4953, compiled laws of 1897, of the in- · spection of all salt manufactured in this state.
ENGINEER AND SUPERINTENDENT OF CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Has supervision and direction of the capitol police and of persons employed in con- nection with heating, lighting and general care of the capitol building and grounds.
GAME AND FISH WARDEN.
The game and fish warden is appointed by the governor for a term of four years. It is his duty to enforce the laws enacted for the preservation of birds, game and fish. He has the same right to serve criminal process as sheriff, may arrest without warrant any person caught by him violating the game or fish laws of the state. The game and fish warden appoints his deputies, not exceeding ten in number. Not to exceed three resi- dents in each county may be appointed by the game and fish warden as county game and fish wardens, whose salary shall be fixed by the boards of supervisors. Public acts, No. 110, 1893. Act No. 37, 1899, as amended by Act No. 124 of 1901, fixes the salary of the game and fish warden, and provides for the appointment of a chief deputy at a salary of $1,500 per year, and prescribes for the filing of a bond. Act No. 217 of 1903 prescribes for granting of permits, etc , by game and fish warden.
DAIRY AND FOOD COMMISSIONER.
The office of dairy and food commissioner was created by the legislature of 1893, act No. 211. The commissioner is appointed by the governor for a term of two years, and it is his duty to carefully inquire into the quality of the dairy and food and drink products, and the several articles which are the necessary constituents of food, which are offered for sale in this state. He is required to make an annual report to the gov- ernor, which shall include the doings of his office for the preceding year. The commis- sioner, by and with the consent of the governor, shall appoint a deputy commissioner and state analyst. He may appoint not to exceed six inspectors and an assistant analyst.
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REGISTER OF OFFICERS OF THE MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD.
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
GOVERNOR FRED M. WARNER, Farmington.
PERSONAL STAFF.
Rank from -
Colonel, ARTHUR L. HOLMES, Aide-de-Camp, Detroit May 25. 1904
Colonel, FRANK B. LELAND, Aide-de-Camp, Detroit . .Jan. 13, 1905
Colonel, WILLIAM E. STEWART, Aide-de-Camp, Flint. . Jan. 13, 1905 Colonel, RAYMOND A. LINTON, Aide-de-Camp, Saginaw .Jan. 13, 1905
Commander FREDERICK D. STANDISH, Additional Aide-de-Camp, Detroit. Feb. 15, 1905
GENERAL STAFF.
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
Brigadier General WILLIAM T. MCGURRIN, Adjutant General, Gd. Rapids Jan. 13, 1905 Colonel JAMES N. Cox, Assistant Adjutant General, Calumet . .Sept. 1, 1904 Major WILLIAM G. HARDY, Assistant Adjutant General, Grand Rapids ... Jan. 13, 1905
INSPECTOR GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
Brigadier General CARL A. WAGNER, Inspector General, Port Huron .... Jan. 13, 1905 Colonel WILLIAM H. THIELMAN, Assistant Inspector General, Calumet ... Jan. 13, 1905 Major JOSEPH WALSH, Assistant Inspector General, Port Huron .... .Feb. 8, 1905
QUARTERMASTER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
Brigadier General JAMES H. KIDD, Quartermaster General, Ionia ...... Jan. 13, 1905 Colonel WALTER G. ROGERS, Assistant Quartermaster General, Detroit ... Jan. 13, 1905
Major JOHN W. BEAUMONT, Judge Advocate, Detroit. Feb. 13, 1905
Major ARTHUR P. LOOMIS, Military Secretary, Ionia. Jan. 13, 1905 Major CHARLES A. VERNOU, U. S. A. retired. (On duty with organized militia of the State.) Ann Arbor.
STATE MILITARY BOARD.
Brigadier General WILLIAM T. MCGURRIN, Adjutant General, President. Brigadier General CARL A. WAGNER, Inspector General.
Brigadier General JAMES H. KIDD, Quartermaster General.
Brigadier General CHARLES W HARRAH, Commanding Brigade. Commander FREDERICK D. STANDISH, Commanding M. S. N. B.
Colonel JAMES N. Cox, Assistant Adjutant General, Secretary.
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DUTIES OF STATE MILITARY BOARD.
The board is composed of the adjutant general, the quartermaster general, the in- spector general, the brigadier general commanding brigade and commander of naval brigade Their term of office is two years, or until their successors are appointed. The board, constituting an advisory body to the commander-in-chief on all state military matters, shall inspect and report to the commander-in-chief on all estimates and ac- counts of and for the national guard and audit all claims of a military character against the state. Requisitions of the quartermaster general upon the state treasury for funds must be approved by the commander-in-chief and military board. No contract per- taining to the military department in behalf of the state, exceeding an expenditure of three hundred dollars, shall be valid until approved by the board. Whenever neces- sary in the performance of their duties any one of them has power to administer oaths. The board is empowered by law to prepare and promulgate all articles, rules and regu- lations for the government of the national guard, not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or of this state, such articles, rules and regulations to be approved by the commander-in-chief and filed in the office of the secretary of state.
Upon application the military board issues to members of the national guard who have served six consecutive years a certificate of such service. All military encamp- ments and parades are established at such place or places within the state as the com- mander-in-chief, with the advice of the state military board, may select. All bonds of the company commanders and other officers in charge of public military property must be approved by the board. The uniform and arms of the national guard are adopted by the state military board, with the approval of the commander-in-chief.
The board has charge and control of the soldiers' cemetery at Detroit, which is set apart and used exclusively as a place of interment for deceased Michigan soldiers, sail- ors and marines of the war of the rebellion not otherwise provided with a final resting place Admissions of Michigan soldiers, sailors and marines of the late war to the asylums for the insane are granted by the state military board.
DUTIES OF ADJUTANT GENERAL.
The adjutant general is appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and con- sent of the senate, and holds his office for the term of two years, or until his successor is appointed and qualified. His rank is that of brigadier general. He is required to take the constitutional oath of office before entering upon his duties, filing the same in the office of the secretary of state. All orders of the commander-in-chief are promul- gated by him and all communications of a military character to the commander-in- chief are transmitted through his office, which is kept at Lansing. He attends the com- mander-in-chief at all reviews of the national guard or wherever ordered in the per- formance of military duty. He presents to the commander-in-chief all recommenda- tions of the state military board and issues such orders as are directed in relation there- to. The adjutant general is entitled to use the coat of arms of the state as his seal of office, with the words, "State of Michigan, Adjutant General's office," added thereto. He makes a biennial report to the governor of all business transacted in his office and is required to make annual return of all militia of the state to the president of the United States through the adjutant general of the United States army. All pay rolls of the state troops for encampment are transmitted to him in duplicate, which he causes to be extended in amount, according to the provisions of law for pay of the troops, and de- livers them to the quartermaster general; one copy being eventually delivered to the auditor general. Muster rolls, reports and returns of state troops are filed in his office, and all discharges from state service are issued by him. All commissions to officers of state troops are issued by him under the authority and signature of the governor with the signature and seal of the secretary of state attached.
The records of Michigan soldiers of the late war are kept on file in his office, and all information desired from such records is furnished by him. Certificates of military ser- vice of Michigan soldiers of the late war are given under his hand and seal; and he dis- tributes the book "Michigan in the War," as provided by § 1714 Compiled Laws of 1897.
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DUTIES OF QUARTERMASTER GENERAL.
The quartermaster general is appointed by the governor, by and with the consent of the senate, and holds his office for the term of two years, or until his successor is ap- pointed and qualified. His rank is that of brigadier general. He is required to take the constitutional oath of office and give bonds in the sum of twenty-five thousand dol- lars, filing the same in the office of the secretary of state, before entering upon his du- ties. All military property is committed to his custody, for which he is held accounta- ble. He is the chief disbursing officer of the state military fund, paying all accounts against the state incurred in the support of the state military establishment, upon proper vouchers approved by the state military board. He obtains the necessary funds out of the military fund in the state treasury upon a requisition approved by the com- mander-in-chief and state military board. He is required to render to the auditor gen- eral an account of all cash transactions with proper vouchers. He provides the sev- eral military departments and the state troops with all necessary supplies as allowed by the military laws, rules and regulations. Also provides each military company with a suitable armory for drill and storing its uniforms, arms, equipments, etc. All requi- sitions of company commanders are forwarded to his office through the proper chan- nel. It is the duty of the quartermaster general to obtain bonds, approved by the state military board, of all military officers in charge of public property.
The quartermaster general establishes the annual encampment at the point desig- nated by the state military board and commander-in-chief.
Records of state bounties paid to soldiers of the late war are kept on file in his office and all applications for such bounty, or requests for information regarding the same, should be forwarded to his office at Lansing.
DUTIES OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.
The inspector general is appointed in the same manner as the adjutant general and holds his office for two years or until his successor is appointed and qualified. His rank is that of brigadier general. He has charge and supervision of the mustering and in- struction of the national guard, and all persons proposed for officers of companies re- quire his certificate as to their fitness and qualifications for the rank named, before be- ing commissioned. It is his duty when so ordered by the commander-in-chief, to ex- amine any armory, arms, ordnance, or other military property of the state and report the condition thereof, or he may at any time at his discretion visit any company and inspect the military property in its possession belonging to the state, and finding such property improperly used or uncared for, he shall prosecute the bond given by the company commander or shall take away such property from such company and report such company to the commander-in-chief, who may disband it at his discretion. At each encampment of the state troops, the inspector general, or his assistants, shall in- spect such troops in accordance with the rules adopted for the army of the United States and report to the commander-in-chief the condition of the arms, accoutrements and clothing of both officers and men. He shall also report all companies deficient in numbers. The inspector general makes an annual report to the adjutant general.
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MICHIGAN MILITARY ACADEMY AT ORCHARD LAKE.
MILITARY STAFF.
SUPERINTENDENT. General HARRIS A. WHEELER.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT. Captain GEORGE O. CRESS, 4th U, S. Cavalry.
COMMANDANT.
Captain HENRY C. R. AKIN.
ASSISTANT COMMANDANT. WALTER F. A. BROWN.
QUARTERMASTER AND COMMISSARY. Major JAMES C. F. HOLLISTER, M. N. G.
SURGEON. Major R. LE BARON, M. N. G.
CHAPLAIN.
The Rev. GEORGE F, ABEL, A. M., Ph. D., B. D.
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